Study Chemical Engineering Abroad

• A-Levels: AAA-AAB including Chemistry and Mathematics
• International Baccalaureate: 36-38 points with HL Chemistry and Mathematics at Grade 6-7
• Strong mathematical and chemical knowledge
• Interest in applying chemistry at industrial scale
• Minimum IELTS 6.5 (with 6.0 in each component) for international students
• Practical problem-solving and analytical skills
• Physics A-level recommended by most universities

Your Chemical Engineering personal statement should demonstrate passion for applying chemistry to solve real-world problems at industrial scale, understanding the difference between chemistry (molecular science) and chemical engineering (process design and optimisation), relevant work experience such as chemical plant visits, pharmaceutical company internships, or laboratory work, awareness of chemical engineering applications (pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, food processing, materials), understanding of sustainability challenges and process safety importance, mathematical ability through examples, specific interests within chemical engineering (process design, pharmaceutical engineering, energy, environmental), engagement with current chemical industry challenges (carbon capture, green chemistry, circular economy), and recognition of professional bodies like IChemE. Explain what attracts you to engineering rather than pure chemistry.

Chemical engineering interviews may include problem-solving exercises, discussion of chemical processes, and questions about your motivation. Be prepared to explain why you chose chemical engineering rather than chemistry (emphasise interest in industrial applications, process optimisation, and large-scale operations), discuss chemical processes you know about (oil refining, pharmaceutical manufacturing, brewing), demonstrate understanding of fundamental concepts (mass balance, energy balance, reaction kinetics basics), solve simple stoichiometry or thermodynamics problems, show awareness of process safety and why it matters (discuss major chemical accidents and lessons learned), discuss sustainability in chemical engineering, explain current challenges in the chemical industry, and demonstrate understanding of what chemical engineers actually do. Show commercial awareness of chemical/pharmaceutical companies.